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# Théodore VAN ELSEN (b. 1896)

Théodore VAN ELSEN is an artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $391.

A work by Théodore VAN ELSEN sold in 2023 for $605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**81 Théodore VAN ELSEN works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Théodore VAN ELSEN work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore VAN ELSEN work is $391.

The median Théodore VAN ELSEN work on paper sells for $433 across 3 lots.

The median Théodore VAN ELSEN painting sells for $348 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $348 | $348 | — | 2015-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $433 | $605 | — | 2023-10-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $605 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $433 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $348 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Théodore VAN ELSEN worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Théodore VAN ELSEN work is $391. The median Théodore VAN ELSEN work on paper sells for $433 across 3 lots. The median Théodore VAN ELSEN painting sells for $348 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Théodore VAN ELSEN's auction record?

Théodore VAN ELSEN's auction record is $433, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.